The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the selection of candidates into major undergraduate courses at the central universities in India. Was launched in 2024, CUET seeks to offer a uniform opportunity use for admissions at numerous central universities, deemed universities and other participating organizations. This exam evaluates a candidate's acumen throughout different strands of such domains like language, general knowledge, analytical skills, mathematical abilities, etc. While the other entrance exam on which the interview depends are subjective in nature, CUET has fully objective pattern with multiple-choice questions.
As per the NTA’s declared CUET 2024 results, about 9 lakh candidates registered for CUET entrance exam, and almost 60% of whom managed to qualify. In addition, 6 months in advance, students can expect to see the detailed exam schedule on the CUET official website www.cuet.nta.ac.in with key dates related to registration submission deadline, admit card release date, exam date, result date, etc. It is from now that those candidates who will be in undergraduate admission in central universities in 2024-25 academic year should apply before the deadline of which has been set. Preparation should be done in advance of CUET because of its volume of syllabus which forces the students to prepare from Class 12 NCERT textbooks.
CUET Syllabus Highlights 2024
| CUET Syllabus Highlights 2024 |
Details |
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Number of sections |
3 |
| Section 1A |
Languages: Candidates can choose one language from a list of 13 Indian languages |
| Section 1B |
Languages: Candidates can choose one language from a list of 20 Indian and foreign languages |
| Section 2 |
Domain-specific subjects: Candidates can choose one domain-specific subject from a list of 27 subjects |
| Section 3 |
General test: Includes questions on quantitative reasoning, general knowledge, and logical reasoning |
| Syllabus |
The syllabus for each section is based on the NCERT syllabus for Class 12. However, the syllabus for the domain-specific subjects may be slightly more advanced. |
CUET Chapter-wise Weightage
| Subject |
Chapter |
Weightage |
| Biology |
Cell Biology |
10-15% |
| Biology |
Genetics |
10-15% |
| Biology |
Evolution |
10-15% |
| Biology |
Plant Physiology |
10-15% |
| Biology |
Animal Physiology |
10-15% |
| Biology |
Ecology |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Atomic Structure |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Chemical Bonding |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Thermodynamics |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Equilibrium |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Redox Reactions |
10-15% |
| Chemistry |
Organic Chemistry |
10-15% |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
20-25% |
| Mathematics |
Calculus |
20-25% |
| Mathematics |
Coordinate Geometry |
20-25% |
| Mathematics |
Vectors and 3D Geometry |
15-20% |
| Mathematics |
Statistics and Probability |
15-20% |
| Physics |
Mechanics |
20-25% |
| Physics |
Waves |
20-25% |
| Physics |
Electricity and Magnetism |
20-25% |
| Physics |
Optics |
15-20% |
| Physics |
Modern Physics |
15-20% |
CUET Important Books for Preparation 2024
| Subject |
Book |
Author |
| English |
CUET English Mastery: A Step-by-Step Approach |
Arihant Experts |
| Mathematics |
Mastering Mathematics for CUET |
Dr. A. Rahman |
| Physics |
Fundamentals of Physics for CUET |
Prof. B. Hasan |
| Chemistry |
Chemistry for CUET |
Dr. S. Ahmed |
| Biology |
Biology for CUET |
Dr. R. Singh |
CUET Exam Pattern 2024
| CUET Exam Pattern 2024 |
Details |
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Number of sections |
3 |
| Section 1A |
Languages: Candidates can choose one language from a list of 13 Indian languages |
| Section 1B |
Languages: Candidates can choose one language from a list of 20 Indian and foreign languages |
| Section 2 |
Domain-specific subjects: Candidates can choose one domain-specific subject from a list of 27 subjects |
| Section 3 |
General test: Includes questions on quantitative reasoning, general knowledge, and logical reasoning |
| Number of questions |
175 |
| Marking scheme |
4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
| Passing marks |
No specific passing marks, depends on the participating universities |